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We come together annually as a community on Remembrance Sunday to remember and honour members of the Armed Forces who have given their lives, or whose lives have been irreversibly changed in the service of our country.

This year’s act of Remembrance will be very different due to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic but we appeal to everyone not to forget this day and to donate to support the work of the Royal British Legion.  

The story behind the appeal; 

In Flanders fields the poppies blow 

Between the crosses, row on row, 

That mark our place;  

John McCrae's 1915 poem resonated with soldiers and their families during the Great War, reflecting the sacrifice in the mud of the trenches, but also the hope of renewal.  The poem then inspired an American academic named Moina Michael to adopt the poppy in memory of those who had fallen in the war and in 1921 Earl Haig was persuaded to adopt the poppy for the newly founded British Legion.  That year, 9 million poppies were sold, raising £106,000 to help veterans (many of whom returned physically and mentally scarred by the war) find homes and jobs. 

Today the Poppy remains an enduring symbol of sacrifice and hope in these challenging times.  At Merchant Taylors’ School, 310 former pupils lost their lives and their loss will be remembered as it has been each year since 1921.  Every community up and down the country felt the impact of the war. Moor Park is no different.  By wearing the poppy and supporting the British Legion in their work with today’s ex-servicemen, all communities can wear a visible sign that binds them together in these difficult times. Together, we draw inspiration from former generations who gave their all when faced with their own national’s call.